The Reno Gem and Mineral Society will be presenting their 58th annual Jackpot of Gems Show at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, September 16 & 17, 2023.

Hours are 10:00 - 5:00, Saturday, September 16 and 10:00 - 4:00 Sunday, September 17.

There will be 31 vendors from around the country Displaying and selling their crystals, rare minerals, and jewelry.

There will be a "Kids Corner" where the children can search for treasures. We will have Gold Panning and a Wheel of Fortune.

There will also be Displays by Members of RGMS showing off their treasures.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, in partnership with the Douglas County TRIAD, will host a Citizen’s Law Enforcement Academy in September. There is no cost to attend, but space is limited.

What is identified as “The Orthodox Church” today is the original Christian Church established by Jesus Christ, handed down to His Twelve Apostles, and described in the pages of the New Testament. It was one Church until a split separated Orthodox East from Latin West in the eleventh century but the Orthodox Faith and practice has continued unaltered for two thousand years.

Odeon Saloon in Dayton will present Odeon Oldies Talk with Tami Force that will focus on, Nevada mining camps, Emigrant trails and ghost towns this Wednesday, August 23 at Odeon Saloon, 65 Pike Street Dayton beginning at 7 p.m.

Free live outdoor concert series will happen Sunday, August 27 at Empire Ranch Golf Course in Carson City. Full menu and bar available 9 a.m. to 4 p.m, live music from 2 to 4 p.m. Golf available all day on 18 hole championship course or shorter, quicker Morgan Mill Executive Course, which is great for younger players and beginner golfers.

Amidst a mix of excitement and apprehension students, educators and employees throughout the Carson City School District began the 2023-2024 school year with reassuring and motivational school assemblies, meet-and-greets, orientations and back-to-school nights.

Get ready for the most fantastic event in Carson City. The Outlaw Flat Trac Race is back, and it's bigger and better than ever. The event is from 6-10 p.m., Friday, Aug. 25 and Saturday, Aug. 26 at Fuji Park just south of Carson City at 601 Old Clear Creek Road, for an adrenaline-fueled experience.

With showers overnight between Reno, Carson City and surrounding counties, the National Weather Service says Monday will bring widespread rain and cooler temperatures with an increased risk of flooding for parts of western Nevada and the eastern Sierra.

I’ve been watching my lemon cucumber leaves turn speckled, yellow, and then brown. Initially, I thought squash bugs were sucking the juices out. However, when I tapped a damaged leaf over a white sheet of paper, and looked through my trusty magnifying glass, I saw moving dust particles on the paper. Those “particles” are actually tiny spider mites.

Not Quite Ready for Carnegie Hall Players, is a program of the Carson City Symphony Association for adults who recently began to play—or returned to playing — string instruments. Weekly sessions are on Thursday mornings beginning August 31, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Carson City Senior Center, 911 Beverly Drive, east entrance.

Carson City’s Thursday Nite Cruisers have been celebrating vintage cars for the last nine years, gathering at venues around the town on Thursday evenings from 5 to 7 p.m. We do not charge an entry fee, or a club fee. We get together to visit about our beloved vehicles, to pass on good/bad experiences with mechanics, upholsterers, electrical people, what cruises, shows are coming up.

The potential for flash flooding from excessive rainfall due to Hurricane Hilary has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Watch from noon Sunday through late Monday afternoon for Carson City and surrounding counties.

Audrey Markowitz, award-winning mixed media artist from Carson City, launched her new Audrey’s Mixed Media – Joy in Color website and online gallery on Saturday.

Douglas County is embarking on the strategic-planning process to create a shared vision between the residents of Douglas County and their elected officials. This five-year strategic plan document will serve as an operational roadmap for the future. It is designed to evolve over time in response to the changing needs of the organization and the community.

Wild Horse Productions raises $7,900 in a benefit event which was held to support Zoe Ward, one of their young actors courageously facing the challenges of childhood cancer.

The Nevada Retired School Employees Association serves the interests of any retired school employee living in the state. NRSEA promotes the economic, social, and professional welfare of retired school employees and helps them maintain identity with the educational profession.

Hey, all you musicians that have been collecting too much stuff! Come on down to the musicians Swap Meet Sunday Aug. 27 at the corner of E. Telegraph and Stewart Streets in Carson City.

Bring a canopy, tables, chairs and whatever.

Calling all Vendors! We would love to see you at this year's 7th Annual SASSABRATION, Carson City's only Pride Event on Sat Sept 16th from 12-8 at Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint.

Come sell your stuff and support local non-profit organizations. Organizations that provide information and resources for our community are welcome as well!

Vendor booth fees are $75 until August 25th and then fees increase.

The Alzheimer’s Association Northern California and Northern Nevada Chapter is empowering family caregivers by offering a Savvy Caregiver training.

The James Webb Space Telescope has been creating cosmic excitement since its launch in December 2021.

Last week we wrapped up Camp GOTR at the Carson City Community Center. Throughout the week, girls learned how to work as a team, explored characteristics of a good friend, and discussed how to navigate uncomfortable conversations and emotions. We are sending a BIG energy award to all of the volunteers and supporters of GOTR as well as the employees of the Carson City Community Center for making Camp GOTR possible. For more information about our program, check out girlsontherunsierras.org. ⭐

The Sierra Nevada Forums, in partnership with the American Association of University Women and the League of Women Voters of Northern Nevada will host UNR Innovative Research and Medical Breakthroughs on September 19 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W King St in Carson City.